The US Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports that it will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise for communities around the North Anna Power Station in nearby Louisa County. The exercise will occur during the week of July 15, 2024, to assess the ability of Virginia government to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that Simmons Equipment Company, a specialty mining equipment manufacturer, in southwest Virginia's Tazwell County, will invest $8.5 million to expand its manufacturing operations into nearby Russell County to meet increasing international demand for its soft rock machinery.

Liebherr Mining Equipment, an international leader in the production of industrial mining equipment, will invest $72.3 million to expand in the City of Newport News and the City of Hampton. The project will expand manufacturing capabilities and create 175 new jobs.

Banci Tewolde. Associate Director with the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget. has been appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to to lead the Virginia Department of General Services. She has a proven track record in managing complex projects and deep understanding of government operations, said the governor.

OmniRide, headquartered in Woodbridge, was chosen for the Chamber award based on its dedication to community service and high-quality commuter services for the Greater Prince William area.

On Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 3:22PM, Prince William County Police crash investigators responded to the area of Fitzwater Drive and Manley Road in Nokesville (20181) to investigate a single vehicle crash.

Responding police officers located a 17-year-old male juvenile in an outdoor stairwell suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers provided aid to the juvenile who was transported to an area hospital where he later died.

The plan is to rebuild the electric transmission lines that run between Dominion's Possum Point Substation in Dumfries and its Fredericksburg Substation because the lines "are at the end of their service life." At the same time, Dominion plans to upgrade the lines - from 115 kilovolts (kV) to 230 kV.